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Maipú, Mendoza

Maipú
City
Fountain of principal square
Fountain of principal square
Maipú is located in Argentina
Maipú
Maipú
Location of Maipú in Argentina
Coordinates: 32°58′S 68°45′W / 32.967°S 68.750°W / -32.967; -68.750Coordinates: 32°58′S 68°45′W / 32.967°S 68.750°W / -32.967; -68.750
Country  Argentina
Province Mendoza
Department Maipú Department
Elevation 759 m (2,490 ft)
Population
 • Total 89,433
Time zone ART (UTC-3)
CPA base M5515
Dialing code +54 261
Climate BWk

Maipú is a city in Mendoza Province, Argentina. It is the capital of the Maipú Department. It is located a short distance from the provincial capital, Mendoza.

Maipú is at the centre of an important wine-growing region, and has a wine museum. It has a population of 89,433 (2001 census [INDEC]).

Municipal information: Municipal Affairs Federal Institute (IFAM), Municipal Affairs Secretariat, Ministry of Interior, Argentina. (Spanish)

Flower clock of principal square.

Church of Ntra Señora de la Candelaria.

Church of Ntra Señora de la Merced.

Square 12 de febrero (principal)

Church La Merced from the square.

Square's Fountain.

Fountain at night.

Municipal building

A vineyard with the Andes in the background.



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